Founder and President of the World Miracle Outreach, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, has expressed deep concern over the increasing rates of HIV/AIDS infections in Ghana.

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During a panel discussion on GTV on Thursday, October 24, 2024, he highlighted the troubling rise of HIV cases among students, attributing it to prevalent promiscuity.

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Dr. Tetteh specifically noted the surprisingly high levels of infections at the University of Ghana, Legon, calling attention to the urgent need for awareness and prevention measures.

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“The number of boys and girls in Legon who are HIV positive, you would have the biggest shock of your life. This is sad, this is sad, and I’m happy I’m saying this on national TV.

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“Some of these young boys and young girls already on campus are living promiscuous lives, and they have already contracted HIV/AIDS. These are people I have prayed for... and I’m not talking about 10 years, 5 years,” the pastor said.

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He added, “It is sad. And if some of them tell you how they get into it, what is happening is that some of these girls go to the place and when they come back they also connect to the boys and girls there. So, a lot of people think that they are getting a boy, they are getting a girl, then it (HIV) spreads.”

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The Ghana AIDS Commission has raised serious concerns over the alarming statistics of HIV/AIDS cases in the country, as outlined in its 2023 National HIV Report.

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The report reveals that approximately 50 new infections occur daily across Ghana, and over 218,000 people living with HIV remain unaware of their status.

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As reported by Kasapafmonline.com, the data shows that more than 152,000 individuals are currently on anti-retroviral therapy (ART), comprising 36,000 adult males, 109,000 adult females, and 5,000 children.

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Of particular concern is the situation in Accra, where a significant portion of infections affect economically active individuals aged 15 and 49.

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The report estimates that Ghana’s national adult HIV prevalence for 2023 stands at 1.53%, with approximately 334,095 people living with the virus—of which 316,545 are adults (94.7%) and 17,550 are children (5.3%).

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For adults between 15 and 49, the HIV incidence rate for 2023 is estimated at 0.09%, with an anticipated 17,774 new infections, 90.4% of which are among adults and 9.6% among children. Additionally, the report records approximately 12,480 AIDS-related deaths during the year.

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